Cherubs on Horseback

54 calories

Ingredients

• 20-30 dried apricots
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb sliced bacon

Preparation

1. Butterfly each apricot, cutting almost through each one. Or peel apart using fingers.
2. Combine cream cheese, thyme, and black pepper in small bowl. Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on each cut apricot.
3. In large skillet on medium high-heat cook bacon for 2 minutes on each side. Do not cook until crispy.
4. Roll each apricot in a strip of bacon- or half strip depending on how long the pieces are. Secure with plain wooden toothpicks.
5. Heat skillet to medium-low. Gently place wrapped apricots in pan and cook until bacon is crispy, rotating if needed. Do not overcook. Serve immediately while filling is still warm.